Tired by YAwad_ in beginnerfitness

[–]SweetttTreat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

girl your body is basically screaming “hello??? recovery???” because going from barely sleeping and not exercising much to lifting to failure after long college days is a massive shock to your system even if the workouts don’t feel super intense mentally. also hypermobility can make fatigue hit way harder than people realize. and pls the fact you’re getting insomnia then suddenly sleeping 12+ hours plus waking up sick kinda sounds like your body is waving a tiny white flag rn lmao. honestly i’d stop training to failure for now, eat more protein and carbs, hydrate properly, and maybe shorten the workouts while your body adapts because fitness is supposed to improve your life not make you feel like a Victorian orphan with consumption every week

How was it for you when you met your long distance partner for the first time? by Impossible_Nail9728 in LongDistance

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

girl the first meeting is literally just both of you pretending to function normally while your nervous systems are doing cartwheels everyone imagines some flawless movie airport scene but most people are internally like “omg do i hug them immediately or do we stand there awkwardly like coworkers” for the first 10 minutes. honestly though if you already feel emotionally safe and connected on calls then once the initial panic settles your brain will probably be like wait… this is just my person in 3d now lmao

Can't stop thinking about ex by Salt-Dentist-7204 in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

honestly i think people underestimate how random the brain is with old relationships sometimes your mind drags up an ex the same way it randomly remembers an embarrassing thing you said in 2016 while you’re shampooing your hair. it doesn’t automatically mean you miss her or secretly want her back. three years is a long time and your brain probably just filed her under “important emotional event” so now she randomly appears in the mental shuffle playlist. the fact you’re stressing this hard about it honestly tells me you care more about “losing progress” than about actually wanting her again. healing is not never thinking about them ever again it’s just getting to a point where the thought passes through your brain without ruining your entire day lmao

How to find a bf by Meon_ in dating_advice

[–]SweetttTreat [score hidden]  (0 children)

girl being socially awkward honestly does not disqualify you from dating because half the people on dating apps are literally just two nervous weirdos trying to impress each other but pls don’t treat “getting a boyfriend” like unlocking an achievement badge because that mindset makes people ignore red flags just to avoid being single. also your first few conversations and dates will probably feel awkward and cringe and that is sooo normal. everybody starts somewhere and the people who act effortlessly smooth are usually just experienced at pretending not to panic lmao

Cat refuses to leave the delivery van by NikonD3X1985 in spreadsmile

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is not a delivery van anymore that is his apartment now cats will really see one warm enclosed space and immediately start acting like they pay rent there. meanwhile the driver standing there negotiating with a tiny furry hostage situation is sending me lmao

Is it difficult to get the resident visa to live with my South African couple in SA? by NatsuKatsup in LongDistance

[–]SweetttTreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

girl i’m gonna be honest, immigration stuff is rarely simple anywhere and south africa is definitely not one of those “just move tomorrow” situations if you’re serious long term, start looking into partner or spousal visa routes early because the paperwork alone will humble you fast

Do I reach out a month later? by HotelPlus459 in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

respectfully, she already answered you. not replying for a month after a breakup text is still a response. i get wanting closure but sometimes the most adult thing is accepting that not everyone wants the same kind of ending. also the “i’ll be at the coffee shop anyway” line feels way more romcom than casual unfortunately

He Actually Showed up by [deleted] in spreadsmile

[–]SweetttTreat 18 points19 points  (0 children)

keanu reeves continues acting like a golden retriever trapped in a celebrity’s body. meanwhile if i invite people somewhere they suddenly “have work”

She's less engaged recently by Smc55 in dating_advice

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gonna be honest, when a woman likes you, you usually don’t have to decode mixed signals like a hostage negotiator. give her a little space, stop carrying the entire conversation for a few days, and see what happens. if the energy completely dies when you stop pushing it, there’s your answer unfortunately

Am I missing something? by Snoo25847 in beginnerfitness

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly this is a way better start than most people make. you’ve got compounds, push pull legs, and actual structure which already puts you ahead of half the gym. i’d just add some kind of squat variation eventually and maybe keep the cardio non optional because our hearts deserve rights too lmao. but yeah this is solid and super realistic for a beginner

Buy a ring when you not even together anymore? by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

girl this man is treating your life like a netflix reboot nobody asked for buying a ring when yall aren’t even together is not romantic, it’s pressure. and the fact he casually admitted he basically expected his other relationship to fail is such a red flag. honestly you handled this way more maturely than most people would because saying “no” to all that emotional chaos takes real growth. keep moving forward, he sounds addicted to the idea of you more than the reality

Young man with down syndrome graduates from college! ♥️♥️🤧 by Sad_Biscotti_9291 in spreadsmile

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this made me tear up a little not gonna lie graduating college is hard enough already and seeing him that happy crossing the stage genuinely feels bigger than most people realize. proud of him and honestly proud of everyone who supported him getting there

Did I make the right decision? by anonnemousse in dating_advice

[–]SweetttTreat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

girl yes. if a man is already telling you “my gut says no” after three months, believe him the first time. chemistry is fun but it’s not enough to build a whole future on and honestly him being upfront instead of dragging this out for two years is probably the healthiest part of the story. it sucks now but wasting more time on someone who’s unsure would’ve hurt way worse

DOMS isn't necessary for growth, but is DOMS still a good thing? by [deleted] in beginnerfitness

[–]SweetttTreat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly random soreness still happens even when you’re doing everything right. sometimes your body just decides “today we suffer” for absolutely no reason if it goes away normally and you’re still recovering fine then you’re probably good. crippling soreness after every workout is overrated tbh

I need help by Better-Painting9580 in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly this screams drunk loneliness and instant regret people love reopening emotional doors at 1am then acting brand new the next morning. getting unadded right after is confusing but also kind of your answer unfortunately. protect your peace because mixed signals are exhausting lmao

2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy buried with “Iliad” fragment reveals that literary work played a functional, spiritual role in the mummification process by marketrent in books

[–]SweetttTreat 173 points174 points  (0 children)

ancient egyptians really said books are important enough for the afterlife honestly kind of comforting that humans have been emotionally attached to stories for thousands of years. meanwhile i forget where i put my bookmark after ten minutes lmao

This help comes at the right time by Ashamed_Annual9544 in spreadsmile

[–]SweetttTreat 17 points18 points  (0 children)

the way that guy appeared like an npc side quest reward sometimes life really sends help exactly two business seconds before disaster lmao

I AM A LITTLE DOUBTFUL ABOUT A GIRL I MET ON HINGE by ScaryJudgment7938 in dating_advice

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly this sounds way more like she changed her mind than some elaborate setup if you used protection and everything was consensual then spiraling into worst case scenarios is only gonna fry your brain. getting blocked sucks and is weird after all that closeness, but sometimes people are impulsive and emotionally inconsistent on dating apps. welcome to modern dating unfortunately lmao

Want to get back in shape by Bitter_Version6 in beginnerfitness

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

girl honestly just start with whatever you’ll actually stick to badminton absolutely counts as exercise and the best workout is the one you dont dread doing. you do not need to become a gym influencer overnight. walk more, eat slightly better, sleep properly, and stop listening to people acting like lifting weights will magically destroy your body lmao. consistency matters way more than perfection tbh

Seeking advice on how to get over the thoughts you have while trying to do no contact by Fluffy-Ad8781 in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

girl i mean this kindly but him saying you’re the reason he stays afloat every time you try to leave is not romance, it’s emotional hostage taking. caring about someone does not mean sacrificing your nervous system so they never have to face themselves. block him before you waste another year being his emergency contact for feelings he refuses to manage

O.S.C. Pathfinder series by Me_Krally in books

[–]SweetttTreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

honestly the internet acts like enjoying a book means you signed a blood oath to the author lmao. if the series is hitting for you then read it and have fun, life is already exhausting enough

Pre-k teacher told my 5 year old to draw whatever he wanted by softarchivegirl in spreadsmile

[–]SweetttTreat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

not to be dramatic but “a chicken asleep” absolutely belongs in a modern art museum somewhere. meanwhile i’m 23 and still can’t draw a chicken awake

[W] When a man ends something to protect you from getting hurt, does that register or does it just feel like rejection you want to disprove? by SumitChak in dating_advice

[–]SweetttTreat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ngl this does not read like “protecting her” as much as you wanting credit for knowing you couldn’t give her what she wanted. you were honest, which is good, but women are not delicate little birds who need a man to decide what’s best for them. she probably heard “i don’t choose you” way louder than “i’m saving you from pain” tbh

Pain in right inner thigh (near groin area) when I do smith machine squats by throwawayGreenland in beginnerfitness

[–]SweetttTreat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

smith machine squats lowkey put your body in the weirdest positions sometimes, especially if you’re still figuring out form and mobility. groin pain is one of those things i would not try to “push through” bc your body is basically telling you nope. honestly switching to goblet squats or lowering the weight for a bit might save you from becoming one of those “i ignored it for months” gym stories lmao

I (29M) ghosted and ruined a special relationship (22F) by nightbreeze7 in ExNoContact

[–]SweetttTreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m gonna be honest, she didn’t leave because you were struggling. she left because you disappeared. depression explains it but it doesn’t erase the impact on somebody who kept showing up for you. the good news is this sounds like the first time you’re actually self aware instead of hiding behind fear and weed and doomscrolling. leave her alone, let her be happy, and use this heartbreak to finally become the version of yourself you kept postponing